LKPP ISSUES NEW E-CATALOG FRAMEWORK: PRODUCT CURATION, PURCHASING MECHANISMS, AND ENHANCED OVERSIGHT
Introduction
The National Public Procurement Agency (Lembaga Kebijakan Pengadaan Barang/Jasa Pemerintah “LKPP”) has issued LKPP Regulation No. 2 of 2026 on E-Catalog in Government Procurement of Goods and Services (“LKPP Regulation 2/2026”), replacing LKPP Regulation No. 9 of 2021 on Online Store and E-Catalog in Government Procurement of Goods and Services. LKPP Regulation 2/2026 came into force on 1 September 2026.
LKPP Regulation 2/2026 introduces several changes to Indonesia’s electronic government procurement framework. One of the principal changes is the integration of the Online Store into the E-Catalog system, together with the introduction of Partner Managing Institutions (Mitra Instansi Pengelola “MIP”), which may perform functions relating to the funding, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of the E-Catalog and E-purchasing transaction systems.
The new regulation also introduces a more structured product curation mechanism, expands the use of E-purchasing, standardises purchasing methods, strengthens price valuation requirements, and introduces Performance Guarantee requirements for certain transactions. These changes are particularly relevant for businesses that currently participate or intend to participate as suppliers through the E-Catalog.
Key Changes
Integration of the Online Store into the E-Catalog
LKPP Regulation 2/2026 restructures the electronic procurement framework by integrating the Online Store as a module within the E-Catalog system. Under the previous framework, the Online Store and E-Catalog were treated as separate electronic procurement channels.
The regulation also introduces MIPs, which may perform functions relating to the funding, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of the E-Catalog and E-purchasing transaction systems. This creates a more integrated framework for the administration and operation of Indonesia’s electronic government procurement system.
Introduction of Product Curation
LKPP Regulation 2/2026 introduces a more structured product curation mechanism for the listing and management of products within the E-Catalog. The framework provides for several curator functions, including Master Product Curators, Product Collection Curators, and Product Broadcasting Curators.
This represents a change from the previous framework, which principally relied on product listing approvals by LKPP, ministers, or regional heads without the dedicated curator structure introduced under LKPP Regulation 2/2026. Businesses seeking to participate as E-Catalog suppliers should therefore consider whether their products and supporting information satisfy the applicable requirements during the curation process.
Expanded E-Purchasing and Purchasing Methods
LKPP Regulation 2/2026 generally requires ministries, government agencies, and regional governments to use E-purchasing where the required goods or services are available in the E-Catalog, subject to the exceptions provided under the regulation. E-purchasing may also be used for certain self-managed procurement, village government procurement, and procurement by other eligible parties.
The regulation also standardises the purchasing methods available under E-purchasing into Direct Purchase, Price Negotiation, and Mini-Competition. The applicable transaction value thresholds also determine the respective authority of the Procurement Officer, Commitment-Making Officer, and Selection Working Group in conducting the procurement process.
Strengthened Price Valuation and Performance Guarantee Requirements
LKPP Regulation 2/2026 strengthens the price valuation mechanism applicable to E-purchasing transactions. For transactions exceeding IDR100 million, the Commitment-Making Officer (Pejabat Pembuat Komitmen “PPK”) is required to determine an Owner’s Estimate (Harga Perkiraan Sendiri “HPS”). For transactions of up to IDR100 million, a reference price must be prepared, except for Direct Purchases under product categories or collections subject to fixed prices.
The regulation also requires a Performance Guarantee for E-purchasing contracts involving goods, construction works, and other services exceeding IDR200 million, subject to the applicable exception for certain other services. In addition, contracting authorities are required to prioritise local business actors for construction works procured through the E-Catalog.
These requirements introduce additional financial and contractual considerations for suppliers, particularly those participating in higher-value E-purchasing transactions.
Enhanced Product Monitoring
LKPP Regulation 2/2026 strengthens oversight of products listed in the E-Catalog through periodic random sampling and centralised mechanisms for handling product reports and complaints.
Accordingly, compliance obligations do not end once a product has been successfully listed. Suppliers should ensure that product information and supporting documentation remain accurate and consistent with the applicable requirements throughout the period in which their products are offered through the E-Catalog.
Practical Implications
LKPP Regulation 2/2026 represents a shift towards a more integrated and structured framework for electronic government procurement. The introduction of product curation, standardised purchasing methods, price valuation requirements, Performance Guarantees, and post-listing monitoring places greater emphasis on supplier compliance throughout the procurement process rather than solely at the product listing stage.
For businesses participating in the E-Catalog, the new framework may require a reassessment of product eligibility, supporting documentation, pricing arrangements, and contractual preparedness. Suppliers participating in higher-value transactions should also consider whether Performance Guarantee requirements apply to their procurement activities and ensure that these requirements can be accommodated as part of their commercial and financial arrangements.
Existing E-Catalog systems are provided with a one-year transition period to comply with the new framework. This transition period provides an opportunity for businesses to assess their current arrangements and identify any operational or administrative adjustments that may be required under LKPP Regulation 2/2026.
What Businesses Should Do
Following the issuance of LKPP Regulation 2/2026, businesses that currently participate or intend to participate as suppliers through the E-Catalog should review the eligibility of their products and ensure that product information and supporting documentation are consistent with the applicable curation requirements. Particular attention should also be given to the accuracy of information maintained in the E-Catalog, as the new framework introduces continuing product monitoring through periodic sampling and centralised mechanisms for handling product reports and complaints.
Businesses should also assess their pricing arrangements in light of the applicable HPS and reference price requirements and determine how the use of Direct Purchase, Price Negotiation, or Mini-Competition may affect their participation in E-purchasing transactions. For higher-value procurement, suppliers should identify at an early stage whether a Performance Guarantee will be required and consider the financial and administrative arrangements necessary to satisfy that obligation.
During the applicable transition period, existing suppliers should review their internal compliance and procurement procedures to identify any adjustments required under the new framework. This may include updating product documentation, reviewing internal pricing procedures, preparing for applicable guarantee requirements, and establishing appropriate processes to maintain the accuracy of product information and respond to monitoring, reports, or complaints concerning products listed in the E-Catalog.